Arete Capital is a private family investment office dedicated to the thoughtful stewardship and growth of substantial wealth. We specialize in acquiring and enhancing high-quality, recession-resilient retail centers and modern flex industrial properties in high-growth markets.
With more than 20 years of hands-on experience, we apply institutional discipline and entrepreneurial insight to create enduring value while placing capital preservation above all else.


We focus exclusively on premium retail and flex-space assets that combine stable cash flow with strong appreciation potential. Our current holdings include best-in-class shopping centers and flexible industrial properties strategically located in the Washington DC–Baltimore corridor and select growth markets.
Current examples include Festival at Frederick, Broad Street Plaza, Parc Place, Mapelwood Center and others — all chosen for their location quality, tenant diversity, and long-term wealth-building characteristics.
Arete Capital is dedicated to the thoughtful stewardship and enduring growth of generational wealth through curated investments in premium, recession-resilient retail and flex-space real estate. We prioritize capital preservation, rigorous discipline, and long-term alignment to create lasting value for sophisticated families and institutional partners